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UC Berkeley Sees 43% Surge in International Students

1/9/2026

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  • University of California, Berkeley saw international student enrollment rise 43% this year to 2,363, despite a national 17% decline.
  • Total enrollment reached a record 46,151.
  • The university increased support for undocumented students to $3 million annually for legal services.
  • UC Berkeley faces a housing crunch and potential state funding cuts.
  • Graduate student workers are negotiating for a legal fund to assist with visa issues amid rising immigration restrictions.